How to pronounce declinate
Say it like DEK-lih-nut. Declinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
- DEK
- lih
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declinate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of declinate
American and British speakers say declinate in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛklɪnət/ in the US and /ˈdɛklɪnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-lih-nut.
What does declinate mean?
- Bent downward or aside.
- Bending downward in a curve; declined.
Where does declinate come from?
The adjective is first attested in 1820; borrowed from Latin dēclīnātus, perfect passive participle of dēclīnō (“to bend down”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying declinate
How do you pronounce declinate?
Say DEK-lih-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛklɪnət/. In British English it is /ˈdɛklɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declinate?
Declinate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · lih · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say declinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛklɪnət/ and the British form is /ˈdɛklɪnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.